Paris, Illinois, United
13 days ago
Platform Laborer

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 


Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd shift
Compensation: $21.53/hr

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.


Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts

Principal accountabilities:

Arranges boxes, material and other equipment in neat and orderly mannerKeeping the work area clean as well as housekeeping responsibilitiesPicks up reusable scrap for salvage and deposits in correct locationOperates industrial truck to transport materials within plantUnwinds plastic or metal banding material from reel, wraps band around stack or bundle, inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipmentCounts and records number of banded bundlesAffixes identifying data on visible portion of bundlesObserves movement of materials or products on conveyorNotifies supervisor of equipment malfunctionPositions chutes or spouts to divert flow of materials from conveyor into railcar or truckPacks product into bags, weighs, seals, stacks on pallets and applies wrapOther duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employerCargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facilityAbility to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance noticeAbility to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)Basic computer skills



Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipmentPrior experience in production-related workPrior experience in grain handlingAbility to operate machinery and/or industrial equipmentHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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